Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1887-08-25

stance, the land to the north Of the
Clearwater, that exte dcd cultivation OF
he soil Produces warmth aud evapora-
tiuu, 81 that iro>ts would be dispelled to
great extent. We should not, how
ever, claim SO much for this section as
AT agricultural one, but for stock aud
dairy purposes, especially for the latter,
it could hardly be cxcelcd. AT present
the dairy interests IN this country are
exceedingly limited, our mark,ts are
generally destitute of butter, what We
get is usually cross between lard and
soap grr,se. With abundance of grass
aud the coolest water this interest could
very probably be developed.
What We need then is II class at peo-
pie, Injured to such a climate who
would colonizc and occupy these noun
tain districts.
There is colony in Maine, of
Swedes, who, some twenty years ago,
entered one Of those vast iinbered dis
tricis where snow falls to the depth 81
six feet and remains six months, to day
it is one Of the most prosperous aud
happy communities in the state.
was reading to day OF the exodus Of
Icclandtrs, who are to find asylum IN the
bleak wiids of Manitoba, compared to
which the fertile nladcs of our mountains
would be Nile spots.
believe there are thousands of home
less ones awaiting, With anxious look, for
some directing hand to point the way
to some vacant spot On this green earth.
which by dint Of industry they might
make their own, and whose quiet pres
rncc would swell the land with rich
galore.
Let it 90 abroad then, that North
| Idaho still bids welcome to honest in.
du,,ry from every lind, For Irish
tenant, Russian serf, Swedish peasant,
there is yet room. Lands as fertile as
any yet taken, remain vacant upon the
higher elevations which will afford
homes FIR hundreds Of families who may
now be starv'na upon the level plains Of
other countries.
Another thing impressed me concern
ing this new road, that was it's desirable
ity as thoroughiare to Camas Prairie,
it would be IA most magnificent route tor
general travel, and particularly for those
seeking pleasure. The grades are re-
markahl v easy and the hills are few
water is plentiful and nearly the whole
way is DELIGHTFULLY."- shaded. but littlr
work is now required to put the track in
good shape, tie removal If loose sticks
and lcvring OF knobs is the most r..--
qnired; the grade onto the noun ain is
exceptionally good the supervisor, Mr..
Glass, is to BE- highly commended TO, hi.
efficiency MS a road builder. l don't
think it is generally known that this road
| is even p,ssahle, for | h d difficulty in
getting information about it either at
Mt. Idaho or along the way across the
| Prairie, none seemed to know if it was
open or had been Travelled this year or
where it entered the Prairie, but after
crossing a number of farms. oprnin. bars
and following timber roads A. last
found il and upon inquiry at the edge OF
| the timber found that | had been travel
ling the "nrw Lewiston road" for mill,
or two. Here is som,thng for the
censor of all Idaho to attend to, instead
! or coming to Lewiston aud saying cuss
words to our commissioners, he can prof
tablv cnss EN- at home little about not
opening roads and keeping them open,
as | came along | ran up against man $
farm pretty well up in the mountains
with bars put up On both sides. and ap-
''arently no way to 4rt around his f nee
It the commissioners # Idaho county
desire they can do the public "a great
favor bv maxim good opening to this
r"ad and put up Il few guide posts
This leads me to remark that the sub.
iect of guide boards is much neglected
one in every county and the commission
srs should see that supervisors do theil
duty in this regard, Yours,
TRAVELLER.